Elite Wedding Planner · Venue Brief
The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur
Lake Pichola · Heritage Palace · Udaipur
A quick planner's brief on The Oberoi Udaivilas — the facts that decide fit, the questions to ask the venue, and how Elite plans a lakefront palace wedding. Print or save this before you shortlist.
Quick facts
Rooms
~87 rooms & suites
approximate — venue to confirm
Capacity
Best ~150–300 seated; lawn floating larger
per-space capacities — venue team confirmation needed
Event spaces
Front Lawn · Crescent Garden · Poolside · Chandra Mahal
Airport
Maharana Pratap (UDR) ~22–27 km · ~45–60 min
confirm transfer + private-boat option
Setting
~30-acre estate on the banks of Lake Pichola
boat arrival possible — confirm
Best for
Design-forward, prestige lakefront palace weddings
Best season
Oct–Mar (peak Nov–Feb)
summer heat + monsoon need indoor planning
Room-block fit
Intimate — smaller inventory caps resident block
verify block size with venue
Event spaces
| Space | Type | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Front Lawn | Outdoor lawn (lakefront) | Reception, sangeet, big-night functions |
| Crescent Garden | Outdoor garden | Pheras, mehendi, intimate ceremonies |
| Poolside | Poolside / terrace | Cocktails, sundowner, sangeet under the stars |
| Chandra Mahal | Indoor hall (divisible) | Intimate dinners, weather backup, pre-function |
Guest logistics
- Airport: Maharana Pratap (UDR) — ~22–27 km, ~45–60 min by road (confirm)
- Boat arrival: Private boat across Lake Pichola to the jetty — subject to venue + weather
- Railway: Udaipur City (UDZ) — confirm transfer with venue
- Transfers: Airport pickups + inter-function movement arranged by Elite
- Welcome desk: On-property welcome desk + rooming list
- Elderly guests: Closer rooms + buggy/boat assistance (request with venue)
- Room block: Smaller ~87-key inventory — book early; overflow at nearby palaces planned by Elite
- Weather backup: Indoor Chandra Mahal fallback kept ready for heat / wind / rain
Best fit
- ✓ Design-forward, prestige weddings on the banks of Lake Pichola
- ✓ Intimate-to-mid luxury celebrations (best ~150–300) with iconic palace drama
- ✓ Couples who want a globally recognised Oberoi name and service
- ✓ Lakefront ceremonies, marble courtyards and a private-boat arrival
- ✓ Lawn / garden functions with an indoor Chandra Mahal backup
Not ideal if
- – Very large baraats needing 600–1000+ in a single sitting (lawn caps apply — confirm)
- – Large resident room blocks — the ~87-key inventory fills fast
- – Tight budgets — this is among Udaipur's most premium palace addresses
Room blocks & partner rates
The Oberoi Udaivilas is an intimate ~87-key lakefront palace, so the room block fills fast and is decisive. Elite helps structure the block so close family stays on-property, plans vetted nearby-palace overflow, and keeps rates transparent — final room count and rates confirmed directly with the venue for your dates.
Questions to ask the venue
- Are my dates available, and what room-block size can you hold across the ~87 keys?
- What is the best available rate and room-block term for my dates?
- What are the real per-space capacities — especially the front lawn floating cap?
- Is a private-boat arrival across Lake Pichola available, and how is weather handled?
- What sound, fireworks and late-night permissions apply on the lakefront estate?
- Is the indoor Chandra Mahal available as a weather backup for my function?
- Which lawn / garden / courtyard / indoor combination suits each of my functions?
Want us to check The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur for your dates?
Elite preferred venue partner — special partner rates may be available for select dates and room blocks, subject to venue confirmation.
Elite Wedding Planner · flat-fee, no vendor markups · limited weddings per month. Facts to be reconfirmed with the venue at the time of booking.